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Dr. Srikar Veerareddy, MD

Dr. Srikar Veerareddy, MD

Shreveport, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Veerareddy, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Srikar Veerareddy, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA. He is board certified. Dr. Veerareddy graduated from Kakatiya Medical College and completed his residency at Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Internal Medicine. Dr. Veerareddy is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Veerareddy’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Veerareddy’s office at (318) 222-3695.

    Where did Dr. Veerareddy go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Internal Medicine | Wayne State University School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Kakatiya Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Warrangal- Ap- India | Kakatiya Medical College

    Is Dr. Veerareddy board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Srikar Veerareddy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Veerareddy speak?

    Dr. Veerareddy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Veerareddy treat?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Veerareddy diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Veerareddy. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Premature Ventricular Contractions
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Arrhythmia
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • PVCs
    • Ventricular Ectopic Beats
    • Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • SVT
    • Supraventricular Tachycardia
    • Rapid Heart Rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I471: Supraventricular tachycardia

    Also known as:

    • Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • ICD implant
    • Automatic defibrillator
    • Implanted heart shock device
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Dilated Cardiomyopathy
    • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
    • X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
    • Enlarged heart muscle
    • DCM
    • Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
    • Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
    • I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy

    Also known as:

    • Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Chronic AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Permanent AFib

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Cardiac Implants
    • Heart Devices
    • Cardiac Grafts
    • Implantable Heart Devices

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Implantable Defibrillator Management
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • AICD Management
    • Defibrillator Adjustment
    • ICD Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4502: Encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    What procedures does Dr. Veerareddy perform?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Veerareddy performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Veerareddy. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Implantable Defibrillator Placement
    • ICD insertion
    • Permanent defibrillator implant
    • Heart defibrillator replacement
    • Transvenous defibrillator system

    CPT Codes:

    • 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber

    Also known as:

    • Defibrillator Generator Replacement
    • ICD Generator Change
    • Implantable Defibrillator Battery Change
    • Defibrillator Device Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33264: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; multiple lead system

    Also known as:

    • Left Ventricle Pacing Lead Insertion
    • Cardiac Pacing Electrode Placement
    • LV Lead Insertion
    • Pacemaker Upgrade Lead

    CPT Codes:

    • 33225: Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
    • Pacemaker Generator Exchange
    • Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
    • Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
    • Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system

    Also known as:

    • Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
    • Permanent Pacemaker Placement
    • Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
    • Heart Rhythm Device Implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular

    Also known as:

    • Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillator Placement
    • S-ICD System Insertion
    • Under-Skin Defibrillator Implant
    • Permanent Subcutaneous Defibrillator Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33270: Insertion or replacement of permanent subcutaneous implantable defibrillator system, with subcutaneous electrode, including defibrillation threshold evaluation, induction of arrhythmia, evaluation of sensing for arrhythmia termination, and programming or reprogramming of sensing or therapeutic parameters, when performed

    Does Dr. Veerareddy accept my insurance?

    Dr. Veerareddy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 222-3695 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Veerareddy accept in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Veerareddy in Shreveport, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Veerareddy's office located?

    Dr. Srikar Veerareddy's Primary Practice

    1453 E Bert Kouns Ind Loop Ste 112

    Shreveport, LA 71105

    (318) 222-3695

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    What is Dr. Veerareddy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Veerareddy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871512954.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Veerareddy?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Veerareddy

    What is Dr. Srikar Veerareddy's specialty?

    Dr. Veerareddy is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Shreveport, LA. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Veerareddy to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Srikar Veerareddy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Veerareddy is affiliated with CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center, CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

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    Is Srikar Veerareddy accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Srikar Veerareddy is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Srikar Veerareddy offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Veerareddy's office at (318) 222-3695 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Srikar Veerareddy?

    Please contact Dr. Veerareddy's office at (318) 222-3695 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Srikar Veerareddy have?

    Dr. Srikar Veerareddy is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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